Cheshire West and Chester
North West
In 2024/25, Cheshire West and Chester received £7.9 million in Section 106 developer contributions, spent £5 million, and held £31.5 million in unspent balances.
S106 Received
£7.9 million
2024/25
S106 Spent
£5 million
S106 Held
£31.5 million
% Spent
64%
CIL Received
£2.3 million
CIL Spent
£1.6 million
CIL Held
£2.2 million
Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | £0 | £499,912 | £318,035 |
| Education | £0 | £2.5 million | £5 million |
| Highways & Transport | £0 | £573,102 | £815,094 |
| Open Space & Recreation | £0 | £1.2 million | £1.9 million |
| Health | £0 | £0 | £200,000 |
| Other | £0 | £266,873 | £330,689 |
Trend Over Time
| Year | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | £7.9 million | £5 million | £31.5 million |
| 2023/24 | £8.4 million | £2.4 million | £22.5 million |
| 2022/23 | £7.8 million | £829,469 | £17.4 million |
| 2021/22 | £8.7 million | £2.6 million | £2.2 million |
| 2020/21 | £1.8 million | £1.8 million | £2.5 million |
| 2019/20 | £4 million | £1.6 million | £12.4 million |
| 2018/19 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| 2017/18 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
What is Section 106?
Under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, developers pay contributions to local councils to offset the impact of new developments. This money funds affordable housing, schools, roads, parks, and health facilities. Read our complete guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Section 106 money has Cheshire West and Chester collected?
In 2024/25, Cheshire West and Chester received £7.9 million in Section 106 contributions.
Does Cheshire West and Chester charge CIL?
Yes, Cheshire West and Chester charges the Community Infrastructure Levy in addition to Section 106 contributions.
Where does Cheshire West and Chester publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
We haven't yet located Cheshire West and Chester's Infrastructure Funding Statement online. If you know where it is, please let us know.